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Provides that all kratom products for sale would be stored and kept in a locked case, until sold.
This Rhode Island bill would require that all kratom products sold in stores be kept in a locked display case until a customer purchases them.
Amends the current law on health insurance coverage for fertility diagnostic care, standard fertility preservation services, and fertility treatment and requires coverage for any medically necessary ovulation-enhancing drugs and medical services.
This bill would update Rhode Island's existing health insurance law to expand coverage related to fertility care.
Prohibits restrictive covenants related to grocery stores.
This bill would make it illegal to include certain restrictions in real estate agreements that prevent grocery stores from opening in specific locations.
Limits the use by insurers of step therapy, a protocol that establishes a specific sequence in which prescription drugs for a specified medical condition are covered by an insurer, by allowing medical providers to request step therapy exceptions.
Step therapy (sometimes called "fail first") is a practice used by insurance companies that requires patients to try less expensive or more common drugs before the insurer will cover a different medication.
Permits the town of Barrington to assess an annual dog licensing fee of seven dollars ($7.00).
This bill would give the town of Barrington, Rhode Island the legal authority to charge dog owners a $7.
Permits municipalities to enter into contracts with the department of transportation for the municipality to perform minor and routine maintenance work on state highways, roadways, and shoulders located within the municipality.
This bill would allow cities and towns in Rhode Island to sign contracts with the state Department of Transportation (RIDOT) to handle minor, routine upkeep work on state-owned roads and highway shoulders that run through their communities.
Addresses any single-family construction, townhouse construction, and multi-family construction complying with the Standards for Visitable Units of the ANSI' Standards for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.
This bill would require newly built homes in Rhode Island — including single-family houses, townhouses, and multi-family buildings — to meet specific accessibility standards known as "visitable unit" standards.
Provides equal Medicare for infants born-alive as a result of abortion procedure/natural delivery with violations subject to criminal penalties for medical personnel/loss of license/civil action for damages.
This Rhode Island bill, known as the "Born-Alive Infant Protection Act," would require that any infant born alive — whether as a result of an attempted abortion or a natural delivery — must receive the same level of medical care.
Makes traffic accident data a public record, subject to federal law.
This bill would make traffic accident data in Rhode Island available to the general public as an official public record.
Amends the section of law relative to violations for driving after denial, revocation or suspension of a license and expands the list of offenses for which an unlicensed motorist would be in violation.
This bill changes Rhode Island's rules about driving without a valid license.
Prohibits bail bond agents and bail bond recovery agents from engaging in civil immigration enforcement, define such conduct as unprofessional, and subject violators to professional discipline under Rhode Island law.
This bill places new restrictions on bail bond agents and bail bond recovery agents (sometimes called "bounty hunters") in Rhode Island.
Amends the definition of "domestic violence" to include the coercive control of another resulting in a pattern of behavior that in purpose or effect unreasonably interferes with another person's free will or personal liberty.
This bill would expand Rhode Island's legal definition of "domestic violence" to include a type of harmful behavior called "coercive control.
Allows automatic voter registration for Rhode Islanders applying for hunting and fishing licenses.
This bill would add hunting and fishing license applications to Rhode Island's automatic voter registration system.
Requires a healthcare entity to submit written notice to the attorney general and the department of health of any material change transaction at least 180 days prior to that transaction.
This bill would require healthcare organizations in Rhode Island — such as hospitals, medical practices, insurance companies, or other health-related businesses — to give advance written notice to the state Attorney General and the Department of Health before making any major business change.
Allows a pregnant member or member that has given birth in the past six (6) months to appear remotely and permits any member that participates in a meeting remotely to vote at that meeting, provided that the meeting is held in person.
This bill would change Rhode Island's open meetings rules to allow a government body member who is pregnant or has given birth within the last six months to join official meetings remotely — for example, by video call — instead of having to be physically present.
Expands the obligations of employers to create, maintain and retain their employees' personnel records, it requires that records be retained for at least 3 years after employee's termination. It also increases the financial penalties for each violation.
This bill would expand the responsibilities that Rhode Island employers have when it comes to keeping records about their employees.
Creates a comprehensive statutory framework to address and regulate the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace, considering the interests of employers and employees.
This bill would create a set of rules governing how artificial intelligence (AI) tools can be used by employers in Rhode Island workplaces.
Establishes the E-Verify compliance program which would require all non-governmental employers within the state with 3 or more employees to apply to participate in the federal E-Verify program and to agree to participate in the program, if accepted.
This bill would require most private employers in Rhode Island with three or more employees to sign up for and use the federal E-Verify program.
Requires condominium associations to charge a reduced fee to update a condominium resale certificate after issuance of the initial certificate.
When someone sells a condominium in Rhode Island, the condominium association is required to provide a resale certificate — a document that gives the buyer important financial and legal information about the property and the association (such as fees, rules, and any outstanding debts).
Recognizes the Seaconke Wampanoag tribe as a Native American Indian tribe for the limited purpose of assisting this tribe in establishing eligibility for federal benefits and privileges.
This bill would have Rhode Island officially recognize the Seaconke Wampanoag as a Native American Indian tribe under state law.
Provides a procedure for a Native American tribe to petition the state for recognition.
This bill would create a formal, step-by-step process for Native American tribes in Rhode Island to apply for official recognition by the state.
Creates the interchange fee restriction act prohibiting interchange fees on sales and use tax or excise tax when payment is made with a credit or debit card.
When you pay for something with a credit or debit card, banks and card networks (like Visa or Mastercard) charge the merchant a small percentage fee on the total transaction amount — this is called an interchange fee.
Establishes provisions for student and teacher classroom safety and provides the authority to remove students from classrooms. This act provides for student and educator protections from said removals.
This Rhode Island bill sets up a formal system for handling situations where a student's behavior in the classroom creates safety concerns.
Repeals the collateral source rule in medical malpractice actions.
This bill would change how medical malpractice lawsuits work in Rhode Island by eliminating what's known as the "collateral source rule.